Have 2005 5.4.What is the best and average cost installed

 

what body configuration do you have?

I only ask because Ford recommends that you NOT install a plow on the SuperCrew.

 

Ford only "recommends" that you install a plow on a F150 with the HD payload and snow plow prep packages. And with today's F150's those packages are only available in a XL or XLT regular cab or supercab with the 8' bed.

But, you most certainly can put a plow on a supercrew. The key factors are the GVWR and FVWR. Plow manufacturer's offer online systems that will allow you to input year, engine size, body/bed configuration, GVWR, FVWR, RVWR and it will show you what they offer for your truck.

For instance, if you have a 2005 F150, supercrew, 5.4, 5.5' bed, FVWR 3750, GVWR 7200, they offer a 7.4' Homesteader plow. This is a light weight poly plow that is rather short in height but does have hydraulic downforce to compensate for the lightweight of the plow. I know folks that have them, they work fine, but since they are shorter compared to standard steel plows, they aren't great for deep snow.

But be aware that adding a plow to the F150 is not seen by most as a good idea. (your opinion is the ONLY one that counts) You will increase wear and tear on your truck. You may have no issues or you may have high dollar repairs, depending on how you treat the truck as a tool. You may have issues with trade in value as dealers, especially Ford dealers, may throw the "Ford doesn't recommend a plow on a F150". But as one who has put plows on many half tons over the past 30 years, I can say, you'll be fine. Heck, my current truck is the first one to bite me. My fan clutch failed while plowing last winter, trans temp got SUPER hot and this fall my trans failed at 99K miles. Some here were quick to point out that I plow, so that must be why my trans failed, but look at the number of NBS F150's that don't plow and still have trans failures. It's certainly a weak spot on these trucks.

The short on this, is do your homework and understand the consequences of adding a plow. Sorry to ramble on....

 

I put a Meyers 7.5' off an older truck on my 04 and it works well. Of course I had to fabricate the mounting brackets etc., but it was way cheaper than buying a new plow. I had many plow dealers tell me that they wouldn't install one on my truck as it didn't have the snow plow package. It handles the plow as well as any f-150 that I have had in the past.

 

I wouldn't put a plow on any truck without a straight front axle. I think older half-ton trucks with the leaf springs can handle them alright, but the newer trucks with coil-overs are just not really built heavy enough for regular plow use.
If you do your driveway after a snowfall, then by all means go for it. I wouldn't try to run a full time plowing business with a newer half ton though. Kiss your ball joints, struts, and rack/pinion goodbye. lol